At Areno, we want to ensure that every user is well aware of do’s and don’ts to be followed while performing workouts on our app. Below are some of the generic ones which you should go through before using the App for any workout:
Do’s:
Before performing any workout on Areno, do some warm-up and stretching
Stay hydrated and drink water in between workouts
Get enough sleep when you are performing workouts
Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing while doing workouts
Breathe normally during the workouts
Use appropriate posture and maintain correct form as shown on Areno app for any work out
Cool down after work out by slowly walking around to bring down your heart rate gradually
Grab a snack after working out
Don’ts
If you are suffering from any kind of illness, injury or if you are a heart patient, please do not workout. Consult your doctor before doing any exercises
Do not work through pain and stop the work out if you are experiencing pain in any part of the body
If you feel dizziness or any discomfort while doing any of the work-outs then immediately stop and see if this gets better. If needed be, consult your doctor
Don’t work out immediately after eating a heavy meal
If you have not slept well and are feeling too tired, do not workout
Don’t do intensive workouts if you are pregnant and perform any exercise only after consulting your doctor
Never hold your breath during any work out or while holding any position
Don’t go all out all of a sudden during any workout, gradually increase your intensity
Here are some guidelines to be followed for push-ups:
While doing push-ups, don’t flare up your elbows sideways
Keep your hips always aligned with your shoulders while doing push-ups
Don’t place your hands in front of your shoulders, they should be placed below the shoulders and at shoulder-width apart
Keep your palm and toes on the floor and at same level
Here are some guidelines to be followed for planks:
Keep your whole body in a line while holding the plank position
Breathe the whole time while in plank position
Keep your elbows directly beneath your shoulders
Don’t stick your body or any part in the air
Let your hips sag toward the ground and do not keep them lifted up
You can either drop your head down or look up while holding the plank position
Here are some guidelines to be followed for high knees:
While doing high knees, keep your back straight up
Look straight in front of you
Move your arms naturally
Here are some guidelines to be followed for squats:
Don’t do shallow squats, ensure you go down completely and come back up
Don't allow your knees to go beyond where your toes end, this is not good for the joints
Arching your back when sitting back is not advisable for squats at all, you should keep your back straight.
Don’t get in the habit of letting your heels lift as you lower down. This puts more strain on your joints and knees.